Chasing the Ghosts of LeMans - Thunder - Project 487 Super Snake

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Ripped

Plan;
Send the heads out to a builder specializing in the porting of FE heads.
The head work should net 30-40 hp depending on cam.
Springs = go for a stiffer spring compatable with road racing upshifting & downshifting

Camshaft, might stay with the solid cam I have now. Might go custom grind.

Block = if the pistons, bores and bearings look good, then leave it alone.
If the pistons look bad = forged stroker kit
If the bearings look bad, switch the block for a 427 side oiler aluminum, 100 - 150 pounds lighter, with a better oiling system, suitable for road racing.

I always liked your car on the FE forum. I think it fits better here.

Send your heads to Blair Patrick you won't regret it. I would also have him spec a cam for you. He is a true gentleman in addition to building some of the baddest FEs out there.

The Pond block is a work of art and weighs less than 115 lbs. When I bought mine it shipped regular UPS. Stop messing around buy the Pond block and put a 4.375 crank in it.

[Ripped]

Originally Posted by FETorino

I always liked your car on the FE forum. I think it fits better here.

Send your heads to Blair Patrick you won't regret it. I would also have him spec a cam for you. He is a true gentleman in addition to building some of the baddest FEs out there.

The Pond block is a work of art and weighs less than 115 lbs. When I bought mine it shipped regular UPS. Stop messing around buy the Pond block and put a 4.375 crank in it.

Thanks Rob, I've been checking out your build too. I hit the 1st page of your build, and was already drooling

Yes the aluminum block would be much better on the track. I'll have to cash in a few empties before I can order one, though

[Rybar]

Keep us posted Doug, and remember we need pics! I know your not shy in that dept.

[glassman]

Yep. Definately belongs here too!!!

[Flash68]

Man what a saga... you keep pluggin holes.... great documentation... and thanks for sharing... I like these threads.

Maybe you can make it down to a track event with us one of these years.

[Ripped]

Hi Guys, thanks for the feedback.

Pictures are coming

For now here are a couple of the online magazine links'

Street Legal TV;

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/pa...g-tribute-car/


I'm pretty overwhelmed by the responses. Makes me want to get it roadworthy as soon as I can.

It will be quite another evolution going from pro-street, to a really stellar track car. Lots of little tweaks on the suspension. An alumiunm 427 blockk would help with the weight on the front end ;-)

[Another set of pre-paint pics]

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Ripped

Hi Guys, thanks for the feedback.

Pictures are coming

Originally Posted by Ripped

Makes me want to get it roadworthy as soon as I can.

It will be quite another evolution going from pro-street, to a really stellar track car. Lots of little tweaks on the suspension. An alumiunm 427 blockk would help with the weight on the front end ;-)

Take your time and get that motor right. And yes every FE lover needs a Pond block.

Maybe top it off with this.